CoLab
ActiveHuman and AI design review for hardware
This company has previously operated under “CoLab Software”. A rename frequently marks a pivot in positioning or product — useful raw material for variant ideas.
About
CoLab is on a mission to accelerate the pace of innovation by helping engineering teams deliver better products faster. CoLab’s Design Engagement System (DES) enables engineering teams to have more effective design conversations, design reviews and ultimately make better engineering decisions. CoLab launched AutoReview in 2025 - an AI peer checker that marks up 2D and 3D files. CoLab is trusted by Fortune 500 organizations like Ford, Komatsu, Johnson Controls, GE Appliances and Lockheed Martin.
Founders · 2
Mechanical engineer from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Identified a need for better collaboration tools for mechanical engineers while working at Tesla, designing components for the Model 3 battery pack. Co-founded CoLab Software in 2017 to develop a modern, collaborative design review solution.
Mechanical Engineer building collaboration software to give other mechanical engineers and their teams the tools they need for efficient agile hardware development. Previously worked on one the world's first hyperloop vehicles, a patent-pending electric propulsion system for large-scale aircraft, the world's first biology-guided radiotherapy system and several multi-billion dollar energy projects.
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